April 17 2023

Get FireSmart! Sooke Information Session

Join us for a FREE fire education session specific to living in the Sooke region! from 7pm to 8pm on Monday, April 17, 2023!

April 21 2023

Community Clean-up at Broomhill Park

April 22 2023

Earth Day Celebration in Sooke

May 17 2023

FireSmart Champions (Private Youth Event)

May 23 2023

Community Climate Action Seed (CCAS) Funding Stream Presented to Council

May 24 2023

Setting Sail to Invasive Species (Private Youth Event)

May 27 2023

FREE! Broom Drop Off

When: Saturdays, May 27, 1:00-4:00 pm. 

Where: Sooke Parks Yard at 2070 Kaltasin Road.

What: FREE! Sooke residents are invited to bring their cut broom to the Parks Yard for disposal at no cost.

June 01 → June 30 2023

Community Climate Action Seed (CCAS) Grant Application Intake Period

June 03 2023

FREE! Broom Drop Off

When: Saturdays, May 27, 1:00-4:00 pm. 

Where: Sooke Parks Yard at 2070 Kaltasin Road.

What: FREE! Sooke residents are invited to bring their cut broom to the Parks Yard for disposal at no cost

June 10 2023

FREE! Broom Drop Off

When: Saturdays, May 27, 1:00-4:00 pm. 

Where: Sooke Parks Yard at 2070 Kaltasin Road.

What: FREE! Sooke residents are invited to bring their cut broom to the Parks Yard for disposal at no cost

June 17 2023

FREE! Broom Drop Off

When: Saturdays, May 27, 1:00-4:00 pm. 

Where: Sooke Parks Yard at 2070 Kaltasin Road.

What: FREE! Sooke residents are invited to bring their cut broom to the Parks Yard for disposal at no cost

July 26 2023

Community Climate Action Grant Recipients Announced

August 20 2023

School Supply Swap

September 01 2023

Active Routes to Schools Campaign Launched

September 23 2023

Spotlight on Pineridge Park - Community Clean Up

Hosted by Friends of Sooke Parks Society, 10:30am start

September 28 2023

Updated Community Emissions Data Available

October 22 2023

ElectroRecyle BC Coming to Sooke for Small Applicance and Power Tool Recycling Event AT Evergreen Mall

ElectroRecycle BC is coming to Sooke this Sunday, October 22nd, 10am-2pm, at Evergreen Centre. Drop off your appliances for recycling and help divert such waste from the landfill!

ElectroRecycle BC accepts more than 400 types of small appliances and power tools at no cost, and their mobile unit coming to the Sooke’s Town Centre makes it that much easier to for you to recycle your small appliances and power tools.

ElectroRecycle’s mission is to divert as many electrical small appliances and power tools from landfill as possible. To find out more visit electrorecycle.ca

October 24 2023

Rainwater Harvesting Information Session

Rainwater harvesting installer Ken Nentwig is doing a presentation at the JdF office on Butler Road, sponsored by the fledgling Otter Point Community Association.  Ken is not only an experienced designer of systems and an installer but he is qualified to instruct plumbers to a level where they can become certified installers – but alas only in the US as Canada does not have a standard or certification system.

  • DATE: October 24
  • TIME: 7pm-9pm
November 01 2023

Park Spotlight: Spooky Pumpkin Walk at Pineridge Park

Come join Friends of Sooke Parks Society to experience over 100 pumpkins lit up along the pathways of Pineridge Park. There will be hot chocolate served and all donated pumpkins will be properly composted following the event.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 1 at 5pm-8pm

WHERE: Pineridge Park

COST: Free

Learn more:

  • www.friendsofsookeparks.com
  • Contact: friendsofsookeparks@gmail.com
November 02 2023

Water from Source to Use Information Session

606 Water Group is offering  “Water from Source to Use” with Steve Atkin PhD Geo Chem, at the Sooke Library

Get easy-to-understand scientific information about watersheds and aquifers!

  • DATE: November 2
  • TIME: 1:30pm-3pm
November 05 2023

Repair Cafe

Volunteer fixers will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Sooke Community Hall to repair your electrical appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing, knitting, toys and more. Hosted by Zero Waste Sooke, a working group of Transition Sooke. Enjoy coffee, tea, treats and good company while you wait.

November 09 2023

Various uses (and possibly misuses) of water Information Session

Presented by Kate Zeiler, PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Sooke Library

Join 606 Water Group for an enlightening and thought-provoking event as we delve into the diverse uses and potential misuses of water. Through engaging discussions and presentations, we will explore the integral role water plays in our lives, its significance in various industries, and the environmental challenges associated with its exploitation.

  • DATE: November 9
  • TIME: 1:30pm-3pm
November 10 2023

Park Spotlight: Story Walk and Pineridge Park

November 16 2023

Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting installer Ken Nentwig is doing a presentation at the Sooke Library, sponsored by the DIstrict of Sooke Community Climate Action Seed Funding Program.

Ken is not only an experienced designer of systems and an installer but he is qualified to instruct plumbers to a level where they can become certified installers – but alas only in the US as Canada does not have a standard or certification system.

  • DATE: November 16
  • TIME: 1:30pm-3pm
November 22 2023

Tree Planting at John Phillips Memorial Park

November 26 2023

Holiday Decorations Swap

See you at Sooke Public Library on Sunday, Nov 26 from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a Holiday Decorations Swap, hosted by Zero Waste Sooke (part of Transition Sooke)!


Are you downsizing your holiday decorations? Bring your donations of good condition seasonal decorations, so they can find a new home. Are you looking to decorate in a certain style or colour or for a special holiday? Take home what you like!